Teacher Introductions

Elizabeth Smith- Social Studies Meredith Joseph-LASarah Lindsey- Math Joshua Root- LAAshley Rollins- Science Stephanie Cowan- MathCassandra Barnhart- Collaborative Teacher

New Bridge Point Procedures

● School hours are 7:45-2:55. Tardy bell will ring at 7:45 am. All students arriving after 7:45 must enter through the office doors to receive a tardy slip.

● Students will enter the building through the front middle doors or the gym doors in the morning. Doors to the front office will be locked.

● Students go straight to the gym and sit with their class until assembly begins.

● Parents who are attending assembly may enter through the front middle doors or gym doors with their children.

● Parents will exit through the gym doors after assembly and will not be allowed to enter the hallways without exiting the building and re-entering through the front office.

● Parents will be welcomed to visit their child during lunch after the first 2 weeks of school, when routines have been established.

● There will be no guest bus riders allowed this year.

4th Grade Expectations● Come to School Prepared.

● Follow directions the first time given.

● Respect the rights and property of others.

● Use time wisely to do your best work.

● Good behavior is expected and valued.

● Be in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing.

**Conduct/Study Habits chart found in the front of your child’s binder**

4th Grade Policies: HomeworkHomework may consist of material across all

subjects including unfinished class work, assigned homework, and studying for tests. No homework should require parent help; it is work the students are able to and should complete independently. Per campus policy, when homework is assigned it should not exceed a maximum of 50 minutes. Homework will not be assigned for completion on weekends or No Homework Nights. Per policy, please let us know if it is taking longer than the expected time. This is important assessment information and will advise us if accommodations are necessary.

4th Grade Policies: Late Work

● All work assigned to a student is by definition required. The work provides practice of a skill, application of the skill and/or assessment information for the child and teacher. It is not an option for a student to not complete and submit assigned work. Incomplete assignments or assignments not submitted by due date will result in students using their own time to complete. If a student demonstrates a pattern of not completing work as assigned, parents will be notified. Should the pattern continue, motivators such as loss of privileges or meeting to strategize with administrators will be applied.

Grades/Make Up Work● Grades are based on a combination of tests, participation, class

work, homework, group work, and projects.

● Any student that scores below a 70 will be required to make corrections, which will raise the grade to a 70.

● All grades above 70 will remain as is, until the end of the quarter when students will be given an optional extra credit assignment to replace their lowest grade.

● Per district policy for every day your child was absent, 2 days will be given to complete any and all make-up work.

Food Policies

● You are welcome to bring your own child lunch after the first 2 weeks of school, but not to other students due to allergies across the grade level.

● Please remember the school-wide policy of no birthday treats for the class.

● Treats from the lunchroom on Fridays are limited to 1 per child.

Absences

● Please send a written note or email to the front office (bpeoffice@eanesisd.net) and your child’s teachers to excuse an upcoming absence. We will try to collect work in advance.

● If your child is leaving early, please notify their afternoon teachers.

● Without a documented note, absences are unexcused.

Departmentalization

● Students will switch between classrooms for each subject.

● This reinforces student organization, responsibility and preparation for 5th grade and beyond.

● This allows for collaboration, specialization and differentiation among teachers and in the classroom.

Focused Instructional Time (FIT)

● This will be the first class of the morning

● During this time students that qualify will receive special services. G/T, Speech, OT/PT, Behavior Support, RTI/ESL, Dyslexia, etc.

● The fourth grade PLC teams will use the evidence of student needs to determine the best use of this time each day.

● At the beginning of a FIT session, we will post an outline of each FIT activity on our Weebly websites. At the end of a FIT rotation, your child will bring home any paper work they completed.

enVision Math● enVision Math is designed to provide a rigorous

program that helps students learn mathematical reasoning and develop strong math skills.

● The program is organized around the major math processes involved in problem solving: analyze, plan, solve, justify, and evaluate.

● Student Login Information TBA-students will beable to access a digital version of their workbookat home!

Math –Envision 2.0Topics Covered:● Place Value: hundredths to billions● Adding and Subtracting Whole numbers and Decimals● Multiplying 2 digits by 2 digits problems● Dividing by 4 digits by 1 digit problems● Solving Patterns and Equations● Fraction- meanings, equivalence, adding and subtracting● Measurement – weight, capacity, length, volume● Geometry – lines, angles, and shapes, area, perimeter● Data Analysis● Personal Financial Literacy

Science – FOSSFull Option Science System

Topics Covered: - Scientific Investigation and Reasoning - Matter and Energy - Force, Motion, and Energy - Earth and Space - Organisms and Environments

FOSSweb.com - able to log in at school or home

Textbook on student iPads

Language Arts

● Language Arts:– Heavy emphasis on writing– Editing and Revising– Reading (Novels, Short Stories,

Genre Studies, Poetry, Reading Comprehension) 30 Book Challenge

– Grammar, Vocabulary, and Word Study (no weekly spelling lists)

Social Studies

● Map Skills● Texas Geography● Native Tribes of Texas● Early European Explorers● Colonization● Texas Revolution● Republic of Texas● Annexation and Statehood

Organization

● White Binder: Comes home daily with homework and

conduct/study habits tracker and graded work.

● Behavior chart in the front.

● Tab for each subject.

● Student Planner: helps students keep track of daily

homework requirements. If you did not order a school

supply kit from school, please be sure to purchase one.

Communication

● Class Weebly Website- check often ● HUB for Booster Club communication.● School Website-- bpe.eanesisd.net ● We are best reached by email during the day.● Planning periods are Monday, Thursday, Friday from

9:00-9:45 am● Students are expected to know how they’re getting

home every day. Contact the office for all transportation changes. Teachers will not be able to communicate these changes during the day.

Schedule● 7:45-8:00 Morning Assembly

● 8:05-8:50 FIT

● 8:55-9:45 Specials

● 9:50-11:15 Block 1

● 11:15-11:45 Fitness/Recess

● 11:45-12:10 Lunch

● 12:10-1:30 Block 2

● 1:30-2:50 Block 3

● 2:55 Dismissal

Thanks for coming!!

● Any Questions????